Common bream · Abramis brama

Common bream in the River Beult

Largest measured common bream: 52.2 cm

The largest common bream measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Beult was 52.2 cm, recorded at Cross at Hand on 30 June 2016.

Across 79 measured common bream, the median measured length was 18 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 11 common bream. The median was 1.2 oz (0.033 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 9.2 oz (2.53 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Beult.

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Most recent observation21 May 2025Cross at Hand · 16 fish

Largest measured common bream: 52.2 cm
Median length: 18 cm
Fish measured: 79
Survey locations: 6

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common bream

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
52.2 cm	30 Jun 2016	Cross at Hand	148350
52 cm	14 May 2025	Chainhurst Bridge	177046
52 cm	14 May 2025	Chainhurst Bridge	177046
50.5 cm	2 Sept 2002	Slaney Place	72301
47.6 cm	4 Jun 2009	Cross at Hand	118020
47.5 cm	6 May 2010	Cross at Hand	123072
46.8 cm	4 Jun 2009	Cross at Hand	118020
44.2 cm	14 May 2025	Chainhurst Bridge	177046
39.6 cm	11 May 2010	Chainhurst Bridge	123348
34 cm	21 May 2025	Cross at Hand	177049

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where common bream were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common bream record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common bream
Cross at Hand	29 Jun 2006	21 May 2025	7
Chainhurst Bridge	14 Aug 2003	14 May 2025	5
Downstream Headcorn	18 Jun 2004	7 Jun 2022	7
Slaney Place	2 Sept 2002	24 May 2019	4
d/s Rabbits Cross Bridge	20 Nov 2001	20 Nov 2001	1
Dunbury Farm	4 Jul 2001	4 Jul 2001	1

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

2001–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common bream that year.

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 79 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 4 cm
Lower quarter: 12 cm
Median: 18 cm
Upper quarter: 28.7 cm
Largest: 52.2 cm

0–99 mm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 11 common bream. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.7 oz (0.021 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 oz (0.0275 kg)
Median: 1.2 oz (0.033 kg)
Upper quarter: 2.5 oz (0.0715 kg)
Heaviest: 5 lb 9.2 oz (2.53 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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